17 of the Best Things to Eat with a Glass of Rosé

If it's summer, it must be rosé season. The blush-colored wine has risen in popularity dramatically in the past couple years, and there are quality vintages widely available in bottles, cans, and even boxes. But what do you pair with the pink drink? Rosé is actually pretty versatile; it goes well with Mediterranean dishes, anything grilled, and a wide variety of desserts. Here are 17 of our favorite things to pair with a chilled glass of rosé.

Main Dishes

Rosé with dinner, a Friday lunch, or a languid brunch? Yes, please. Crisp, refreshing, and never overpowering, rosé is our wine of choice when the main meal is on the table.

Get ready for this to be your new favorite veggie burger. The grilled eggplant rounds are the perfect foil to the salty halloumi slices.

Appetizers and Sides

It seems obvious to say rosé and appetizers are a match made in wine heaven, but it's worth it when it gives us a chance to introduce a few of our favorite combinations, like a dry rosé served with a slab of brioche topped with ricotta, peas, and prosciutto.

The lemony sumac that dusts these oven frie (along with the garlicky aioli-like spread) makes these fries the perfect afternoon snack to pair with sparkling rosé. After all, what goes better together than fries and bubbles?